Grade 9/10 Courses

Grade 9 and 10 Social Science & Humanities Courses

Course Title:

Food and Nutrition

 

Course Code:

HFN1O1

 

Course Type:

Grade 9, Open

 

Subject Area:

Social Sciences and the Humanities

 

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

 

Description:

This course focuses on guidelines for making nutritious food choices. Students will investigate factors that influence food choices, including beliefs, attitudes, current trends, traditional eating patterns, food marketing strategies, and individual needs. Students will also explore the environmental impact of a variety of food choices at the local and global level. The course provides students with opportunities to develop food preparation skills and introduces them to the use of social science research methods in the area of food and nutrition.

 

Prerequisites:

None.


 


Course Title:

Exploring Family Studies

 

Course Code:

HIF1O1

 

Course Type:

Grade 9, Open

 

Subject Area:

Social Sciences and the Humanities

 

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

 

Description:

This course explores, within the context of families, some of the fundamental challenges people face: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will explore adolescent development and will have opportunities to develop interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills related to daily life. They will learn about the diverse ways in which families function in Canada and will use research skills as they explore topics related to individual and family needs and resources.

 

Prerequisites:

None.

 

Course Title:

Individual, Family and Social Living

 

Course Code:

HIF2O1

 

Course Type:

Grade 10, Open

 

Subject Area:

Social Sciences and the Humanities

 

Program Differentiation:

Regular One Credit course

 

Description:

This course explores, within the context of families, some of the fundamental challenges people face: how to meet basic needs, how to relate to others, how to manage resources, and how to become responsible members of society. Students will explore adolescent development and will have opportunities to develop interpersonal, decision-making, and practical skills related to daily life. They will learn about the diverse ways in which families function in Canada and will use research skills as they explore topics related to individual and family needs and resources.

 

Prerequisites:

None.